LaRue County, Kentucky
LaRue County is a county in Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,867.[1] Its county seat is Hodgenville,[2] a city best known as the birthplace of United States President Abraham Lincoln.
LaRue County | |
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 LaRue County courthouse in Hodgenville in 2022 | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°34′36″N 85°41′12″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Named for | John LaRue |
| Seat | Hodgenville |
| Largest city | Hodgenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 264 sq mi (680 km2) |
| • Land | 262 sq mi (680 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) 0.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,867 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "QuickFacts: LaRue County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of LaRue County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities | Location of LaRue County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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